by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Chapman ranks among other schools offering degrees in journalism.
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The bachelor's program at Chapman was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for journalism list. It is also ranked #5 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 66 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Chapman University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in journalism. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Chapman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,645 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $34,515 for all journalism bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Chapman paid an average of $1,940 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,400 | $62,400 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,378 | $17,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,318 | $3,318 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from Chapman. About 48% were men and 52% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Chapman University with a bachelor's in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Chapman journalism bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Chapman Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the journalism majors at Chapman University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 107 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 56 |
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